SMEs will gain valuable insight into the ‘tech trends’ of 2015 from some of Ireland’s leading technology thinkers at the opening event of one of this year’s largest Enterprise Weeks.
Fingal Enterprise Week 2014, organised by Local Enterprise Office Fingal will run from October 6th to 10th, the ‘Future Tech Trends’ breakfast meeting will launch the week and is aimed at helping local business owners and managers identify key technological developments that will affect their business in 2015 and beyond.
With new technologies, platforms and software emerging on a daily basis, the opportunities for small Irish businesses are substantial but can also be perilous. Facilitated by QED Training’s Noel Davidson and featuring Senior Account Strategist at Google, David O’Mahony; John Beckett, Owner and Founder of Eirtight, an award-winning web and mobile technology and software development services provider and technology commentator, Andy O’Donoghue, the ‘Future Tech Trends’ panel discussion will help SMEs navigate the rapidly changing global Tech landscape.
There will also be a series of Social Media and Digital Marketing Workshops throughout Fingal Enterprise Week, supporting local businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in developing their digital skills.
Other highlights of Fingal Enterprise Week include ‘Fingal Start-Up Day’, in association with Vodafone Ireland, a full day tailored to the needs of those in the process of setting up a new business. The ‘Success Leaves Clues’ networking event, hosted by broadcaster Ian Guider and featuring Keynote Speaker, Sean Gallagher will reveal the Fingal Enterprise Award winner for 2014 as well as the Winners representing Fingal in the €2million ‘Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur’ competition. ‘Strategic Thinking’ will be the topic of discussion for Nicola Byrne, co-founder and Chief Executive of 11890, while communications expert Terry Prone of The Communications Clinic will head a panel of PR and branding specialists in ‘Get Noticed’.